Sweater in Textured Patterns

Published: 21/01/18
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Sweater in Textured Patterns

sweaterSizes: 14-16 (US 10-12).

Materials: 

Yarn: 350 g (55% Wool, 45% Polyester, yardage = 274 m/100 g); 1 pair quick knit needles and one circular needle, both size 3 mm (US 2.5).

Garter st (gst): k every row. 

Basic Pattern:

Work according to chart 1. Only RS rows are shown.

On WS rows work all sts as they appear, purl yos.

Repeat Rows 1-24 throughout.

Textured Pattern:

Work according to chart 2. Only RS rows are shown.

On WS rows work all sts as they appear, purl yos.

Work rows 1-24 once, then rep rows 25-36.

Gauge: 19 sts and 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm. 

Back: 

Cast on 78 sts and work 8 rows in gst.

Cont in Basic Patt.

Armhole Shaping: After 36 cm from beg, bind off at each end 4 sts once and 2 sts once on every 2nd row = 66 sts.

At the same time, after Row 24 of Basic Patt cont in Textured Pattern. 

Neckline Shaping: After 58 cm from beg, bind off center 16 sts and complete both sides separately. 

For rounding at inside edge bind off 3 sts once and 2 sts once on every 2nd row. 

At the same time, shape shoulders: bind off outer 7 sts twice and 6 sts once on every 2nd row.

Front: 

Work as given for back, but for neck, after 54 cm from beg, bind off center 12 sts and complete both sides separately. 

For rounding at inside edge bind off 4 sts once, 2 sts once and 1 st once on every 2nd row. 

When piece measures 58 cm from beg, at outside edge shape shoulders same as for back.

Sleeves: 

Cast on 40 sts and work 8 rows in gst.

Cont in Basic Patt.

Sleeve Shaping: When piece measures 22 cm from beg, at each end inc 1 st 12 times on every 4th row working sts into patt = 64 sts.

Cap Shaping: When piece measures 45 cm from beg, bind off 4 sts once, 2 sts once, 1 st 14 times, 2 sts once, 3 sts once and rem 14 sts once on every 2nd row. 

Finishing: 

Close shoulder seams. 

For collar, using circular needle, pick up 70 sts from RS evenly around neck edge and work *4 rows of St st, 4 rows of Rev st st* 3 times. Bind off sts.  

Sew side seams, sleeve seams and set in sleeves. 

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